Also, neither Crohnâs disease nor ulcerative colitis is related to food allergies. According to the Crohnâs & Colitis Foundation of America: âPeople with IBD may think they are allergic to foods because they associate the symptoms of IBD with eating.â.
Eczema, also known as dermatitis, describes a group of skin conditions where the skin is irritated or inflamed. There are many different types of eczema - the most common is atopic eczema (also called endogenous eczema). About 1 in 6 children get atopic eczema in the UK, but most grow out of it by their teens.
Bites. Another common cause of itchy skin on the lower legs and the feet is insect bites. Fleas especially may be lurking in the carpet in your home. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine explains that red bumps, hives and intense itching can occur once you have become sensitized to flea bites.ites. Another common cause of itchy skin on the lower legs and the feet is insect bites. Fleas especially may be lurking in the carpet in your home. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine explains that red bumps, hives and intense itching can occur once you have become sensitized to flea bites.